Lyrics
Thoughts like parasites
Thoughts are likened to parasites, invasive and consuming.
Keeping me inside
These thoughts confine the speaker, keeping them indoors, metaphorically or emotionally.
Numb or paralysed
The speaker feels emotionally numb or paralyzed, possibly due to the overwhelming thoughts.
They keep telling me it's alright
Despite the struggles, there is external reassurance that everything is okay.
Gaslights, red sign
Reference to gaslights and a red sign, indicating manipulation or deception.
I guess I fell for it the last time
The speaker acknowledges falling for deception in the past.
My thoughts they multiply
Thoughts seem to intensify or multiply.
Thoughts like parasites
Reiteration of thoughts as parasites, emphasizing their invasive nature.
Keeping me inside
The thoughts continue to keep the speaker confined.
Numb or paralysed
Feelings of numbness or paralysis persist.
Fake smiles, gas light, they say I'm fine
Mentions of fake smiles and gaslighting, with external assurances that the speaker is fine.
I give up, these parasites
The speaker expresses surrender or resignation to these invasive thoughts.
I keep telling them it's not fine
The speaker disputes the reassurances, asserting that things are not fine.
Fake smiles, red line
Reference to fake smiles and a red line, indicating deception and crossing boundaries.
I guess I fell for it the last time
Similar to line 6, admitting to falling for deception in the past.
My thoughts they multiply
Reiteration that thoughts intensify or multiply.
Thoughts like parasites
Thoughts are still described as parasites, reemphasizing their intrusive nature.
Keeping me inside
Continuation of the idea that thoughts keep the speaker confined.
Numb or paralysed
Feelings of numbness or paralysis persist.
Fake smiles, gas light, they say I'm fine
Reiteration of fake smiles and gaslighting, with external assurances that the speaker is fine.
I give up, these parasites
The speaker reiterates surrender or resignation to these invasive thoughts.
Swear down, I'm alright
Swearing that everything is alright, possibly contradicting the internal struggles.
That's what they keep telling me so I'm fixed
External voices insist the speaker is fixed, possibly through medication.
Eat this medicine. They don't believe me so why should I fit in
The speaker questions the need to conform when others don't believe in their struggles.
Thoughts like parasites
Reiteration that thoughts are like parasites, emphasizing their invasive nature.
Keeping me inside
The thoughts continue to confine the speaker.
Numb or paralysed
Feelings of numbness or paralysis persist.
Fake smiles, gas light, they say I'm fine
Reiteration of fake smiles and gaslighting, with external assurances that the speaker is fine.
I give up, these parasites
The speaker reiterates surrender or resignation to these invasive thoughts.
That's what they keep telling me so I'm fixed
External voices insist the speaker is fixed, possibly through medication.
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